Rnd
2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 2 dc, *sc
in next ch-2 sp, (ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook) 3 times,
sc in same ch-2 sp last sc was worked in, sc in each of next 3 dc**;
repeat between * and ** 2 more times, sc in next ch-2 sp, (ch 4, dc
in 4th ch from hook) 7 times, sc in same ch-2 sp last sc
was worked in, join with sl st in first sc.

Place
Cross on blocking surface. Spray with starch, shape as desired. Allow
to dry. If desired, a loop of crochet thread or ribbon may be added
for hanging.

I want to thank the members of the Threadies Facebook group for testing this pattern for me. I was overwhelmed at the folks who took time from their busy lives to make this little cross and give me their feedback on the pattern (catching a few errors in the process!) Thanks to you all!Here are a few photos of crosses some of the members made:

Morag Mackenzie was the first person to finish the cross and post a photo.

Kath Baer had the same idea as me for photographing her little cross. I guess it is true, great minds do work alike!!!

Carolyn Hirning-Edelen made this lovely little gold cross. She was the first person to find a mistake in the pattern!

Copyright BellaCrochet 2017. All rights reserved. Please do not redistribute or share this pattern; do not post it (or any portion of it) on any website. DO NOT make videos or tutorials of it for distribution on YouTube or any other site. You may share the link to the pattern only (and link shares are greatly appreciated, please tell your crocheting friends who might enjoy this pattern!) This pattern has been tested for accuracy and clarity, and I can offer no additional information, photos or help with it.

Friday, April 07, 2017

Several years ago I designed a set of doilies for Annie's Attic called 'Vintage Floral Doilies.' The publishing rights have reverted back to me, and I am now happy to make these patterns available to you for free. I am adding the doilies in the set to the blog one at a time, and hopefully I will have them all available for you soon.

These are my original patterns, so they are written differently from the ones AA published, but they are the same designs.

Today, I have a pattern that was originally called "May Basket" for you. I have made a few changes to the original, but it is basically the same. I hope you will enjoy it!

Flower Basket of Roses

designed by Elizabeth Ann White

for BellaCrochet

Skill Level:Intermediate —for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

BasketNotes:The Basket begins with an Eyelet Foundation. If you are not familiar with this technique, you can read more about it here: Eyelet FoundationTo work ‘shell in shell’ work into the ch-2 sp at the center of the shell indicatedThe bottom of the Basket will tend to curve until the item is blocked. Row 1: With Lt. Brown, for Eyelet Foundation, (ch 4, tr in 4th ch from hook) 7 times; ch 3, shell(see Special Stitches) in each ch sp across, turn. (7 shells made) Row 2: Ch 3, shell in first shell, (ch 1, shell in next shell) across, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, shell in first shell, (ch 2, shell in next shell) across, turn. Row 4: Ch 3, shell in first shell, (ch 3, shell in next shell) across, turn. Row 5: Ch 3, shell in first shell, (ch 3, 8 dc in next shell, ch 3, shell in next shell) across, turn.

Close up of the Eyelet Foundation. Please note that the bottom of the Basket will bow up until it is blocked.

Finishing 1: Glue center of shell on last row of Handle to opposite side of Basket. 2: Spray all pieces with starch, shape and allow to dry. The first row of the Basket will have a tendency to bow upwards, just pull it down and pin to the shape desired. 3: Glue Roses, Leaf Sprays and Bow to Basket as shown in photo or as desired.

This is the original May Basket Doily that was published by Annie's Attic

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I would love to hear from you!You can write to me at:bellacrochet.info (at) yahoo.comPlease note that I do not email copies of my patterns, and that I feature both my paid and free patterns here on the blog (not every design you see pictured on the blog is free!)

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I love crochet, and although crochet has been my career and means of support for most of my life, I would crochet every day even if I never made a dime off of it!

But, I have been a professional crochet designer for almost 30 years. I worked as a technical editor for Annie's Attic for two years, and was the in-house designer for Annie's Attic and the NeedleCraft Shop for several years. In 2008, I left DRG Publishing where I was the crochet pattern book coordinator. I am now self-publishing my original designs through my company, BellaCrochet. You can see all my designs in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bellacrochetI love creating vintage- look thread designs- I am a doily and potholder girl! I am the proud mother of 3 daughters and 3 sons, and the grandmother of 16 sweet and wonderful grandchildren. I live on a farm in rural east Texas, with my darlin' man, David.